Tesla CEO Elon Musk has never been one to shy away from bold claims, and his recent declaration at the 2024 annual shareholder meeting in Texas was no exception. Musk, known for his “pathologically optimistic” outlook, stated that Tesla’s foray into humanoid robots with Optimus could potentially catapult the company’s market cap to a staggering
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A recent study published in Nature Communications by physicists from Singapore and the UK has introduced an optical analog of the Kármán vortex street (KVS). This innovative concept sheds light on the relationship between fluid dynamics and the energy flow of structured light. The lead author of the study, Yijie Shen from Nanyang Technological University,
After years of anticipation, fans of the survival game “7 Days To Die” can finally celebrate as the co-founder of The Fun Pimps, Richard Huenink, announced a potential release date for the game’s full 1.0 version. In a recent Twitch chat with fans, Huenink revealed that the target date for the stable release is set
A recent lawsuit filed by workers who were fired from SpaceX has accused Elon Musk of creating a sexist and unwelcoming environment within the company. The civil complaint alleges that Musk terminated the workers after they published an open letter expressing their concerns about the culture at SpaceX. The lawsuit, filed in a California court,
The announcement of higher tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles by the European Union resulted in a significant surge in the stock prices of Chinese EV makers. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index opened 1.23% higher, with EV stocks driving the momentum. Companies like BYD, Geely, Nio, and Li Auto saw their shares climb by significant percentages,
Instagram is in the process of launching a new update for Threads that will change the way still image posts are shared from Instagram. Instead of the current format, where a small thumbnail and a link back to Instagram is displayed, the new update will present single image and carousel posts in a dedicated format
In a groundbreaking study published in the journal Optica, researchers at HHMI’s Janelia Research Campus have successfully applied astronomy techniques to the field of microscopy. By utilizing a class of methods known as phase diversity, traditionally used in astronomy, they have developed a faster, cheaper, and more accessible way to achieve clearer and sharper images
As a child, one of the simple joys of using a computer was playing with a virtual pet, reminiscent of the popular Felix the cat. The nostalgia of watching this digital creature roam around the screen, chasing after objects and taking naps, was enough to captivate attention for hours on end. Fast forward 30 years,
Autonomous vehicles have been a topic of interest and controversy for several years now, with companies like Waymo leading the way in developing this technology. However, recent incidents involving their driverless vehicles have sparked concerns about safety and reliability. Waymo’s recent software recall after a collision with a telephone pole in Phoenix, Arizona, raises questions
Utilizing AI bots in city council meetings can provide several advantages over human counterparts. By feeding these bots with supporting documents such as emails, public records, and notices from past meetings, they can quickly analyze vast amounts of information to make policy recommendations, prioritize important issues, and even make voting decisions. Compared to humans who